New Gisborne Primary School vs Tecoma Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 82 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
New Gisborne Primary School
New Gisborne · Government primary · Prep-6
440 students · ICSEA 1080
Tecoma Primary School
Tecoma · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | New Gisborne Primary School New Gisborne VIC | Tecoma Primary School Tecoma VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #549 of 1,290 | #543 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1549 of 4,908 | #1523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 440 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 233 | 187 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.3 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | New Gisborne 3438 | Tecoma 3160 |
| Council area | Macedon Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newgisps.vic.edu.au/ | www.tecomaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.0 vs 64.3).
- •Tecoma Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •New Gisborne Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 361.
- •Tecoma Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -28%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Gisborne Primary School better than Tecoma Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Gisborne Primary School and Tecoma Primary School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between New Gisborne and Tecoma in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New Gisborne Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tecoma Primary School has 13.8.
How do New Gisborne Primary School and Tecoma Primary School rank in VIC?
New Gisborne Primary School is 549th of 1,290 and Tecoma Primary School is 543rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.